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Machine Project in LA had one of the most fun donation boxes ever. It  
was a powered by a shop vac and sucked up your dollar bills. It  
consisted of clear plastic tube that wound up to the ceiling and down  
into a clear container.

Who knows? They might be enticed to develop a variation for you, as  
this is a signature element of theirs (along with mechanical  
bookshelves that pop up from the basement ad hoc).

http://www.lylefur.com/gfx/2005/2005_155.JPG

They treat membership in a way I wish more were able to- it works for  
their audience. See donation page.

http://machineproject.com/

Have fun!

Maria

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Maria Mortati
http://www.mortati.com
http://sfmobilemuseum.org


> On Mar 3, 2011, at 1:13 PM, Jennifer Rickards wrote:
>
>> ISEN-ASTC-L is a service of the Association of Science-Technology Centers
>> Incorporated, a worldwide network of science museums and related  
>> institutions.
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>>
>> The Montshire Museum is looking for ideas and resources for  
>> establishing a donation box in our lobby/gallery. We want to  
>> encourage philanthropic gifts of all sizes, make it interesting and  
>> possibly interactive, and also include a visual message about how  
>> much we have raised toward our annual fund goal. Does anyone have  
>> any information to share about successful (or not so successful)  
>> strategies?
>>
>>
>> Jennifer Rickards
>> Director of Development
>> Montshire Museum of Science
>> One Montshire Road
>> Norwich, VT 05055
>> 802-649-2200, ext. 225
>> www.montshire.org
>>
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>> Montshire Auction—May 13
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>>
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>>

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